Romance of the Three Kingdoms - A Treasure of Chinese Classical Literature

Author: Luo Guanzhong
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Publish Date: 2006-10-01
Features: Romance of the Three Kingdoms is adapted by Luo Guanzhong based on folk legends, stories, and traditional operas. Through vividly depicting the political, military, and diplomatic struggles among feudal ruling groups during the Three Kingdoms period, the author reveals the turmoil and darkness of society in the late Eastern Han Dynasty, condemns the cruelty of feudal rulers, and reflects the suffering of the people and their strong desire for a wise ruler and peace. The novel creates a host of lifelike characters: the benevolent and kind Liu Bei, the ruthless and cunning Cao Cao, the upright Guan Yu, the rough but meticulous Zhang Fei, and the hat-wearing, fan-wielding Zhuge Liang, as well as Zhou Yu and Sima Yi, who excel in strategy. Their stories of wits and bravery have left a deep impression on people.